Martin McGuinness, IRA leader turned peacemaker, dies at 66

The lynchpin of the series is Professor Charles Xavier, an English genius whose mutation is. well, he has a massively powerful brain, which can read and influence other people's minds.

During the period, NI security forces, regular British army units and irregular paramilitary loyalist groups, heavily infiltrated by British military intelligence, waged a bloody war against Irish republicanism. It also wrecked the lives of families and forever changed the lives of many others who still suffer from their experiences 28 years later.

"Martin McGuiness was the first education minister of the devolved era and he made a hugely positive impact on the entire education sector", said the union's Northern Secretary Gerry Murphy.

The partnership of the two former political foes became a symbol of how far Northern Ireland had traveled from the days of sectarian violence. He paid tribute to McGuinness saying he was a "passionate republican who worked tirelessly for peace and reconciliation and for the reunification of his country". Sinn Féin deputy leader Mary Lou McDonald said "Martin was a leader of immense stature", calling him "A true patriot, a dedicated peacemaker, a respected statesman".

Martin McGuinness died last night in hospital, reportedly surrounded by his family.

Senator Pádraig MacLochlainn said that Martin McGuinness was Ireland's Nelson Mandela, a man who led by example and was committed to peace.

British Prime Minister Theresa May said McGuinness played a key role in ending violence.

Five people were killed in the attack on Brighton's Grand Hotel, which was holding the Conservative Party conference at the time.

"Those who knew him will know that his warm and affable nature undoubtedly made it easier to reach beyond his own political base.

But, setting aside forgiveness, the simple fact is I found Martin McGuinness an easy and pleasant man to talk to - a man who I believe was sincere in his desire for peace, for maintaining the peace process at all costs".

Queen Elizabeth is said to have sent a private message to McGuinness's wife, according to RTÉ.

By the mid-1990s the British state hoped to reach a compromise with the Republicans that would make sectarianism in Northern Ireland manageable for Britain. Adams told RTE Radio 1's Morning Ireland show: "Martin led the IRA when there was a war, but he led the IRA into peace".

Among the artefacts on display is a model of a round tower, constructed by McGuinness while in Portlaoise Prison in 1974, and donated by him to the museum a few weeks ago.

He added that they always believed in dialogue. "God bless your family and close ones".

The remains of former deputy first minister Martin McGuinness have been brought to his home in Bogside, Derry.

"I will forever treasure his warmth, friendship, and spirit". Peace in Northern Ireland is down, in part, to his leadership of the Republican community. Sinn Fein is not the party he would have wanted it to be.

"For Alastair Campbell to say he understands why he feels the way we do is also unbelievable".

Speaking on Channel 4 News, he said: "I can understand why it is impossible for people for to forgive or forget".